LEON BYNER: Well let’s put this now to the Federal Housing and Communities Minister, Jenny Macklin. Jenny our state government has basically signalled their intention…
The Australian Government today introduced legislation to change the rules surrounding Special Disability Trusts to give families and carers of people with severe disability more…
The Australian Government today introduced legislation to crack down on people on the Disability Support Pension (DSP) who live permanently overseas but return to Australia…
The Australian Government today announced the continuation of the national consultations on the tax treatment of native title and possible reforms to native title agreement…
The Australian Government today introduced legislation to crack down on people on the Disability Support Pension (DSP) who live permanently overseas but return to Australia…
The Australian Government today introduced legislation to change the rules surrounding Special Disability Trusts to give families and carers of people with severe disability more…
E and OE proof only. [Acknowledgements] It is a pleasure to be here today for the launch of the State of World Population 2010 report…
I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their Elders,…
Today marks the start of Anti-Poverty Week – a week for all Australians to focus on the lives of those less fortunate. The Minister for…
The Australian Government will immediately commit more than $34 million to boost measures to protect children from neglect and abuse in the Northern Territory (NT).…
Over the last three years the Australian Government has improved community safety and increased jobs for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, as programs and…
The Australian Government today released a discussion paper to inform the development of a National Carer Strategy at the launch of National Carers Week 2010.…
E & OE – Proof only JENNY MACKLIN: As you’ll be aware the Northern Territory Government has today both received and released a report from…
Today marks the start of Anti-Poverty Week – a week for all Australians to focus on the lives of those less fortunate. The Minister for…
More Indigenous people will have access to job and training opportunities following the purchase of the Ayers Rock Resort by the Indigenous Land Corporation. The…
Parents and employers should get ready to benefit from the introduction of Australia’s first Paid Parental Leave scheme on 1 January next year. The Prime…
The Government is supporting Australians to participate in the celebrations for the canonisation of our first saint, Mary MacKillop, and recognising the lifelong charitable work…
The Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis has said that the International Day of Rural Women 2010 is a chance for all Australians…
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, today met…
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, today met…
The Australian Government’s Paid Parental Leave Implementation Group met for the first time in Melbourne today. The implementation group will help ensure a smooth roll-out…
The Federal Opposition has today confirmed they have no understanding of the Government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme. The Shadow Minister for Small Business, Bruce Billson’s…
*** Check Against Delivery *** The budget measure in the bill will enhance the existing arrangements for special disability trusts as part of the government’s…
The Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib has today called on Australians to support Mission Australia’s Sleepout in Centennial Park Sydney to raise…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Minister for Central Australia, Karl Hampton, today visited two projects designed to improve the lives of…